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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 942.16 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 942.16 and 420.80 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 942.16 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/942.16 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 942.16 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 396,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,460.93/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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